Sustainable Capital Finance provides solar financing for developers and EPCs seeking fast, reliable capital partners. Our platform delivers commercial solar project financing, commercial solar funding, and solar PPA for EPCs across a wide range of project sizes and credit profiles.
We act as a long term capital partner for solar developers, not just a capital source. From early stage pricing through notice to proceed and operations, SCF helps developers close more projects with less friction as a trusted solar financing partner for commercial EPCs and developers.
How it Works
SCF removes complexity from projects. With real time pricing, transparent terms, and turnkey financing, projects move faster, with greater efficiency, delivering solar plus EV charging PPA with zero upfront cost to your off takers through our solar developer platform.
Pricing in Minutes
Upload 6–10 project variables in the SCF Suite to receive indicative solar + EV charging PPA pricing in minutes.
Structure the Deal
We tailor PPA terms to fit project criteria and use standardized docs (proposal, term sheet, PPA/EPCA) to reduce cycles.
Execute & Deliver
SCF finances, owns, and operates; your team engineers and builds. The off-taker pays a predictable $/kWh rate.
Operate & Optimize
SCF manages long-term performance. Optional EV-charging revenue-per-stall helps your client create a new income stream.
Benefits of a solar + EV Charging PPA:
SCF specializes in solar PPA financing for developers who want a repeatable, bankable structure.
We offer:
The SCF Suite
With just 8 project variables, receive indicative pricing in real-time.
- Solve for PPA Rate
- Solve for Build Cost
- Solve for Lease Rates
- Try several iterations
- Identify economic viability instantly
As project parameters are input, documents & agreements can be auto populated, allowing for immediate download & use.
- Sales docs
- Term Sheets
- PPAs
- EPCAs
- Diligence Checklist
A project checklist and existing file name architecture allow for an easy to use data room and an easy to manage project.
SCF is built to help developers close more projects, faster, with a financing partner aligned for the long term through an established solar EPC partnership.
Case Study: Commercial Solar PPA at John Muir Health
John Muir Health partnered with SCF to install a rooftop solar array on its Walnut Creek Medical Center parking garage. This Commercial Solar PPA will generate roughly 580,000 kilowatt hours of clean power annually.
As a result, the health system expects to save over $1.4 million in electricity costs over the project’s lifetime.
Beyond financial savings, the installation supports greenhouse gas reduction goals set by the City of Walnut Creek and the State of California. It’s a model for how energy conscious healthcare providers can lead by example.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is solar financing for developers and EPCs?
Solar financing for developers and EPCs is a capital structure where SCF funds, owns, and manages commercial solar and EV charging assets that developers and EPCs design and build, allowing developers to close deals without carrying long term ownership risk themselves.
How does commercial solar project financing work with SCF?
Commercial solar project financing through SCF starts with pricing in the SCF Suite, moves through underwriting and document execution, and ends with SCF owning and operating the asset while the developer or EPC handles engineering and construction.
What is a solar PPA for EPCs?
A solar PPA for EPCs allows an EPC to bring a completed or in progress project to SCF, who then finances and takes ownership of the system through a Power Purchase Agreement, giving the EPC a reliable capital partner to close deals faster.
Does SCF offer solar project takeout financing?
Yes. Solar project takeout financing allows developers to transition a project from construction financing into SCF’s long term ownership structure once the system is commissioned, freeing up developer capital for the next project.
What does bankable PPA pricing mean?
Bankable PPA pricing refers to pricing generated through SCF’s underwriting logic and live financing parameters, producing terms that are credible and financeable rather than rough estimates from a generic calculator.
Does SCF work with unrated or credit diverse off takers?
Yes. SCF’s underwriting supports both rated and unrated off takers, which is part of what makes our c&i solar financing platform accessible to smaller commercial projects and nonprofits that many traditional financiers turn away.
How is SCF different from other solar developer capital partners?
As a solar developer capital partner, SCF combines a technology driven platform, standardized documentation, and flexible underwriting to reduce the time between initial pricing and project closing compared to traditional capital sources.
What is a solar EPC partnership with SCF?
A solar EPC partnership with SCF means the EPC handles design, procurement, and construction while SCF provides financing, ownership, and long term asset management, creating a repeatable structure for closing multiple projects together.